OT: Started a new blog. Advice needed

Maybe you could fill the (free content) void left by Tremendous getting called up to the big leagues? Recruiting junkies, of which there are scores, will flock to your site and check back multiple times per day if the content is there.

 You can't write. Try something else.

Firstly, not everyone is a writer. Many people  believe that writing is easy, but it's not. At least not the kind that stands out from the crowd. You should ask yourself if your writing ability is the type that will attract and keep readers. For blogs this is arguably the number one determinanting factor in it becoming  widely read  or taking up permanent residence in Bolivia.

MGOBLOG stands because of this very reason. For a guy whose degree is in copmputer science, Brian writes extremely well. One can tell two things about Brian from his writing: that he has spent a considerable amount of time writing  and that he is extremely well-read. Both are equally important, but the latter is what strengthens the former. I have no idea of how well-read you are, but I would suggest reading a lot of literature, history, etc. It will surprise you how lively your writing will become once you have immersed yourself in the world of the written word. Instead of the dry scientific writing of engineers you will find yourself using the much more vibrant language of writers.  This is the type of writing that will be draw and keep people in. 

Secondly, establish an overarching theme to your blog.  I made the mistake of doing this. My blog was a blog about nothing.  I just wrote what came to me on that particular day. No informatiive or eloquent posts, just spur-of-the-moment musings. I found that this was not a good way to attract interest.

 

Finally, be yourself. In constructing your blog create it in the image of yourself. Don't attempt to be like Brian or any other blogger. Attempting to do so is, for the lack of a better word, the behavior of a tool. It also is the product of an unimaginative mind. Don't simply borrow memes from other places, but create your one. Creativity is what people notice and crave. Give that to them. To that end include whatever idiosyncrasies you have--and any interesting person has them--in your blog and posts. In other words, be unique. 

Do what you love..My wife has been trying to get me to start a blog for yrs, so congrats to you for taking the bull by the horns...

pffft, next you will be saying he has wears glasses and has long hair.......the people here sometimes. 

 

In all seriousness, to the OP, do what you like, follow your heart, don't give up, whatever hallmark catchphrase applies. If this is your passion, keep at  it and do not be afraid to fail. Being able to wake up everyday to do something, and potentially get paid for it, you love is how you beat the world. So do your time at your nine to five and practice your passion when you have the oppurtunity.